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1 REGULATIONS FOR THE PARTICIPANTS IN FAIRS ORGANISED BY THE GDAŃSK MTG INTERNATIONAL reserves the right FAIR to change CO. (MTG the SA) originally assigned exhibition space specified in the Confirmation of Application. In such 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS 1.1. The provisions of these Regulations bind the participants in Fairs organised by the Gdańsk International Fair Joint Stock Company (Międzynarodowe Targi Gdańskie Spółka Akcyjna MTG SA) in Gdańsk, hereunder referred to as the MTG Regulations The following constitute integral parts of the MTG Regulations: Terms and Conditions of Providing Exhibition Space List of Product Groups Technical and Fire Regulations Terms and Conditions for the Exhibitor s and/or Shell Scheme Contractor s Works on MTG SA Gdańsk International Fair Co. Premises and in its Exhibition Halls 1.3. Entities which present products/services compliant with the subject matter of a given event, specified in the List of Product Groups, are admitted to participate in Fairs. 2. CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION 2.1. Application MTG sends out Application Forms as an invitation to take part in Fairs on the terms specified in the MTG Regulations for exhibition participants. Application Forms are also available on the Internet at The sending of the completed original of the Application Form to the MTG Registered Office constitutes an expression of readiness to take part in a Fair and is tantamount to placing an offer. The sending of application forms by fax or shall be treated only as information about your intention to take part in a Fair The original documents specified in are to be sent by the date described in the Application Form as the Application Deadline Application Forms received after the date described as the Application Deadline shall be considered by MTG subject to the availability of free exhibition space MTG shall notify the entities interested about the acceptance of their offer of participation in the Fair and the conclusion of a Participation Agreement by sending a Confirmation of Application, in which MTG will specify: the size and type of the space assigned in an exhibition hall or the open sector (outdoors). The date of the Confirmation of Application by MTG shall be construed as the Agreement conclusion date MTG reserves the right not to accept an offer of participation in a Fair MTG shall assign exhibition space taking into account the Applicant s specifications, as far as possible and subject to the logistics and technical conditions MTG shall locate the Exhibitors in MTG s own facilities; the choice of the facility shall be made by the organiser and the Exhibitor shall have no right of claim thereon. MTG also reserves the right to change the location, type and size of the exhibition space. If the size, location or type of space assigned by MTG in the Confirmation of Application differs from the space ordered, the Agreement shall be concluded on the terms specified in the Confirmation of Application. Should the Applicant not accept the altered conditions proposed by MTG in such a case, the Applicant should make such a statement in writing within 3 days of the date of the receipt of the Confirmation of Application MTG reserves the right to change the prices: - by up to 10% in the case of a justified increase in the costs which have arisen for reasons independent of MTG, - by the amount which corresponds to changes in the law, including the applicable taxes, duties etc. a case, the Participant in the Fair shall not be entitled to compensation from MTG, provided that the return of the overpayment resulting from the fact of assigning a different type of or smaller space than that originally assigned takes place within 7 days of the alteration Cancellation of participation The Applicant may cancel its offer of participation or withdraw from the concluded Agreement referred to in above. The cancellation of an offer of participation or the withdrawal from the Fair Participation Agreement shall require written form under pain of invalidity. Electronic form or a statement sent by fax shall not be considered a written form The Applicant s withdrawal from the Fair Participation Agreement no later than 21 days prior to the commencement of the Fair shall create an obligation to pay a handling charge of 10% of the total net value of the exhibition space and services ordered, as specified in the Application Form. The above amount shall be increased by value added tax (VAT) due, as per the relevant regulations. The date of the receipt of the letter (containing the statement of withdrawal) by MTG shall be construed as the date of participation cancellation. MTG reserves the right to deduct the handling charge from the advance payment made pursuant to In the case of the Applicant s withdrawal from the Fair Participation Agreement, in accordance with the provisions specified in , MTG shall be obliged to return the advance payment, less the handling charge, within 14 days of the withdrawal from the Participation Agreement The withdrawal from the Fair Participation Agreement less than 21 days before the commencement of the Fair shall result in an obligation to pay 100% of the total gross value of the exhibition space and services ordered, as specified in the Application Form, and of other services ordered In the case of the withdrawal from the Participation Agreement, the Applicant shall be obliged to return the original of the Confirmation of Application received from MTG Terms of payment The prices related to the participation in Fairs shall be determined individually for each Fair and specified in the Application Form The Applicant shall be obliged to remit the funds in return for the services provided by MTG to the MTG bank account in two instalments: 50% of the gross value of the full range of services included in the Application Form (the value of the Agreement) and of other services ordered within 7 days of the receipt of the confirmation of the acceptance of the application from MTG, the remaining 50% no later than 30 days before the commencement date of the Fair. The final settlement of accounts for the services performed shall take place upon the conclusion of the Fair. If the advance payment invoices do not cover the total gross amount due for the services, MTG shall issue a final invoice within 7 days of the conclusion date of the Fair The Payer (the invoice recipient) is the entity which applies for participation in the Fair the Principal (i.e. the entity who signs the Application Form). Should the Principal designate a third party (a physical or legal person) as the payer at the point of completing and signing of the Application Form, then the Designated Payer shall provide a written statement that it accepts the Principal s liabilities. The liability of the Designated Payer and the Principal towards MTG shall be joint and several.

2 When a Participant in the Fair is a foreign entity which does not have a place of business (branch, plant, representative office etc.) in Poland, this foreign entity shall be obliged to sign and send to MTG s postal address a statement which is part of the Application Form. Should such a statement not be submitted, MTG shall conclude that the services supplied to the foreign entity are taxable within the territory of Poland and shall include VAT in the cost of its services FORM OF PARTICIPATION It is possible to take part in MTG Fairs as an individual Exhibitor or as a Co-Exhibitor In accordance with the requirements specified in the Application Form, the Applicants shall provide details concerning the Exhibitor and Co-Exhibitor, as well as details concerning its industry and exhibition portfolio/exhibits (the codes from the List of Product Groups). The company details (name and address, sales portfolio) reported by the Exhibitor, alongside the stand s location, shall be published by MTG in the Exhibitor Catalogue In the case of individual participation, the entity (Exhibitor) who applies for participation in the Fair on its own behalf and account, and who orders exhibition space by signing the Application Form, shall be the party to the Agreement with MTG In accordance with the terminology used in the exhibition statistics, an individual participant has the status of Exhibitor. An Exhibitor is an entity who participates in a Fair directly and presents its own products and/or services at its exhibition stand using its own staff An Exhibitor shall have the right to enter Co-Exhibitors for participation in the Fair at an extra charge and shall be liable for their actions as for its own. MTG s permission for the participation of a Co-Exhibitor shall be given to the Applicants according to the terms and conditions specified in the Application Form for Co- Exhibitors. A Co-Exhibitor shall have the rights and obligations of an Exhibitor, in the scope resulting from the registration fee paid, and the rights to enter into other agreements related to the participation in the Fair on its own behalf and account An Exhibitor and the Co-Exhibitor shall have a joint and several liability for all and any obligations towards MTG resulting from the conclusion of these agreements The exhibition participant shall not have the right to give its exhibition stand to other entities for free or paid use without the written consent of MTG. 3. SERVICES 3.1. Exhibitor Catalogue, advertising MTG publishes an Exhibitor Catalogue which includes information about the Exhibitors, Co-Exhibitors and their products/services. The List of Exhibitors and Co-Exhibitors is also published on the website. Every Exhibitor and Co- Exhibitor is obliged to purchase an entry in the Exhibitor Catalogue with its company name and address together with information up to one hundred words in Polish and the same in English no later than 30 days prior to the commencement of the Fair. Failure to provide MTG with the information for the Exhibitor Catalogue shall not make the Exhibitor or the Co-Exhibitor exempt from the obligation to pay for the entry, which will include the company s name and address based on the details from the Application Form The Exhibitor is entitled to place an additional advertisement in the Catalogue pursuant to the terms and conditions specified in the Application Form. An order for an additional advertisement in the Catalogue shall be completed on condition that a ready advertisement design is submitted no later than 30 days prior to the commencement of the Fair MTG shall not be liable for any damage which might ensue from any errors or omissions in the Exhibitor Catalogue Every Exhibitor and Co-Exhibitor, whose entry is included in the List of Exhibitors, shall receive one copy of the Exhibitor Catalogue An Exhibitor has the right to advertise its products or services at its own stand with due regard to the Technical and Fire Regulations mandatory on the MTG Fairgrounds and on condition that this does not disturb the work of other Exhibition Participants Advertising outside of the Exhibitor s stand requires the permission of MTG and may be done only through MTG upon the payment of an additional fee Advertising services (e.g. making and displaying of advertisements, distribution of advertising materials, broadcasting of commercials over the Exhibition PA system) should be requested in the Application Form Other exhibition services MTG provides the following services for an additional fee: organisation of promotional events, including conferences, presentations, training sessions etc. translation and copying of promotional materials rental of extra equipment and furniture design and construction of custom-made (individual) exhibition stands art and graphic design services hostess/interpreter services at the exhibition stand cleaning of exhibition stands hotel booking internet access 4. STAND DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION 4.1. MTG provides services of the construction and furnishing of exhibition stands, in accordance with the Application Form. An Exhibitor may order exhibition space together with a standard shell scheme or the so-called modular stand (a package) as specified in the Application Form or contract the design and construction a custom (individual) stand out to MTG Changes in an individual stand design may be made no later than 30 days prior to the commencement of the Fair. Any changes made after this deadline shall be implemented in the order of their submission, subject to technical capabilities and at an extra charge A Protocol of Transfer and Receipt signed during the Fair by a representative of the Exhibitor and MTG shall confirm the completion of the construction and furnishing of the exhibition stand The Exhibitor shall be liable for any missing components or damage to the stand or the furnishings and shall be responsible for covering the cost of repairs or purchase of the damaged or missing components of the stand. An assessment of the damage to or loss of property shall be performed by a commission nominated by MTG in the presence of a representative of the Exhibitor or the stand contractor When ordering exhibition space without a stand system (booth), the Exhibitor may construct and furnish the stand by itself or contract this out to an external company. Prior to the commencement of the stand setup, but no later than 21 days prior to the commencement of the Fair, the Exhibitor shall be obliged to: submit the details of the shell scheme contractor in writing to MTG using the Shell Scheme Contractor Form (available on notify the Shell Scheme Contractor of the Terms and Conditions for the Exhibitor s and/or Shell Scheme Contractor s Works on MTG SA Gdańsk International Fair Co. Premises and in its Exhibition Halls (available on receive from MTG a written approval for the designs of: - the shell scheme (horizontal and vertical projection), - the electrical wiring (one-line diagram and power consumption), - the water and sewage system,

3 arrange the stand setup schedule with MTG, with special attention to large-sized exhibits (weight, dimensions) and their delivery date. The maximum permissible shell scheme height is 2.5 m. Any structural components which are taller than 2.5 m and/or protrude beyond the stand s footprint shall require individual arrangements and MTG SA s written approval Before beginning their work, the Shell Scheme Contractor shall be obliged to report to the Hall Manager who will register the company and show them to the stand s location Before the shell scheme construction may begin, the following conditions must be met: a) the total amounts due for participation in the Fair, including the amounts due referred to in 4.7.d and 4.8 below, must be paid, b) designs of the shell scheme to be constructed on the exhibition space provided, electrical wiring and water and sewage system approved of by MTG must be presented, c) a liability statement covering the shell scheme, electrical wiring and water and sewage system must be submitted, in compliance with the applicable laws, as per the specimen (specimen of the statement is available on d) the amount due for auxiliary services regarding the construction of the exhibition stand of PLN value added tax (VAT) due, as per the relevant regulations, per 1 m 2 of floor space, must be paid to the MTG bank account. This amount due is non-refundable and covers: security of the exhibition facilities, surface layout, maintenance, i.e. heating, lighting, consumption (flat rate) of electric power and water during stand setup and dismantling and waste disposal Before stand setup, a deposit of PLN per stand must be paid by the Exhibitor and/or Shell Scheme Contractor to cover any possible damage made during stand setup and dismantling and maintenance work. The deposit should be paid by wire transfer to MTG account or at the MTG cash desk before the setup begins The availability of the MTG facilities to the Exhibitor and/or Shell Scheme Contractor shall be regulated in accordance with the schedule contained in Terms and Conditions of Providing Exhibition Space for each trade fair. In justified cases, the working hours may be changed but only upon prior notification (minimum 1 day in advance) and with MTG s consent. Upon the extension of the working hours, the Exhibitor and/or Shell Scheme Contractor shall pay the amount due of PLN value added tax (VAT) due, as per the relevant regulations, per one hall, per each commenced hour After the conclusion of the Fair, the Shell Scheme Contractors shall be obliged to return the exhibition space in its original condition. The deadline for exhibition space cleaning is 16:00 hrs on the day following the conclusion of the Fair. Clean and tidy space is construed to be: clean space with no visible mechanical damage, with no traces of adhesive tape, with technological waste and other setup or dismantling waste removed The deposit shall be refunded on the basis of an Exhibition Space Return Protocol (specimen of the protocol is available on by means of a wire transfer or at the MTG cash desk. Should any damage be found or should the space be left untidy after stand setup or dismantling, within the stand s footprint and/or beyond (neighbouring stands, aisles), MTG reserves the right to deduct the amounts due for the damage incurred or for the cleaning service from the deposit. Should the value of the damage exceed the amount of the deposit, MTG shall charge the Exhibitor and/or Shell Scheme Contractor up to the amount of the damage incurred. MTG reserves the right of claim for compensation The Exhibition Space Return Protocol shall be drawn up by the Hall Manager in the presence of a representative of the Exhibitor and/or Shell Scheme Contractor Any materials used for the construction, equipping and furnishing of the stand must have the relevant approvals and certificates for incombustible materials. The Exhibitor must follow the general construction, assembly and fire-protection regulations. Should the Exhibitor fail to meet these requirements, MTG shall have the right to stop the construction of the stand Dust generating work must be performed with dust removing equipment and be completed no later than 24 hours prior to the commencement of the Fair. It is forbidden to dispose of waste which is hazardous to health and/or the environment with other waste or to discharge it to the sewage system. Such waste shall be disposed of at the Exhibitor s and/or Shell Scheme Contractor s expense No screwdriving, nailing, sticking or fixing of any components to shell schemes or the hall structure is allowed in any of the halls The Exhibitor and/or Shell Scheme Contractor shall be obliged to remove waste left over from the setup and furnishing of the exhibition stand, every day, from the gangways adjacent to the stand s footprint / stand itself and the area around it MTG reserves the right to any possible use of the external walls of the Exhibitor s stand Electrical, water and sewage, computer network connections to the stand, as well as services related to the suspending of elements to the fixed structure of the hall roof may be performed exclusively by MTG. Any arbitrary connection of wiring systems to and from the MTG electrical system is prohibited. 5. EXHIBITS 5.1. The Exhibitor must deliver the exhibits and advertising materials to MTG s premises no later than on the day prior to the commencement of the Fair by 18:00. The Exhibitor must label the exhibits Without being subject to any liability on this account, MTG reserves the right to decline the exhibiting of exhibits which it shall deem dangerous or whose content or appearance are against the law, the principles of social co-existence, public morals, or the nature of the Fair Exhibits must not be placed in the passageways adjacent to the exhibition stand, while equipment demonstrations, art and entertainment shows or the Exhibitor s other promotional activities must not hinder or prevent the provision of services to other stands or the safe passage of Exhibitors and the public It is prohibited to exhibit or display at exhibition stands products and/or services which are not compliant with the scope of the Fair. At MTG s request, the Participant should discontinue presenting such products and/or services and remove the exhibits from the stand at its own expense. Should the above fail to be performed, MTG shall contract out the removal of the exhibits from the stand or shall close the stand at the Participant s risk and expense Should the exhibits require special conditions for their display (temperature, humidity, etc.), the Exhibitor must obtain a written confirmation from MTG that these requirements can be met Transport, handling and unpacking, assembly and dismantling, packing and loading of the exhibits and other exhibition materials shall be perform by the Exhibitor at its expense and risk. MTG does not provide storage services The transport of especially heavy and large-sized materials requires advance notification to MTG. Failure to notify MTG about such objects may result in their being excluded from display during the Fair. Moreover, such objects require original incombustibility certificates, while their location at the Fair must be approved of by MTG. 6. CUSTOMS DUTY AND FORWARDING 6.1. The transport and forwarding of exhibits and other products shall take place at the Exhibitor s risk and expense Forwarding, reloading (rental of forklift truck with operator), packaging storage and other services on the Fairgrounds are provided exclusively by forwarding companies.

4 6.3. At the Exhibitor s request, MTG may give permission for the use of the Exhibitor s own handling equipment (forklift trucks, stacking machines, hoisting cranes) on the Fairgrounds All and any exhibits, advertising materials, foodstuffs for receptions and/or promotional meetings and materials for stand construction brought by non-eu foreign Exhibitors shall be subject to customs clearance. 7. ENTRANCE AND VEHICLE ENTERANCE 7.1. Entrance to the Fairgrounds The Exhibitor is entitled to Exhibitor passes in the quantity and on terms and conditions determined separately for each fair and specified in the Terms and Conditions of Providing Exhibition Space The Exhibitor s passes must not be transferred to third parties The payment of all fees ensuing from the Fair Participation Agreement within the date specified in the MTG Regulations shall be the condition for the receipt of Exhibitor passes which authorise entry to the Fairgrounds. The passes shall be available for collection at the Exhibitor Service Office on the day prior to the commencement of the Fair The Exhibitor may purchase additional passes and invitations for its guests from MTG. Orders for invitations should be submitted no later than 30 days prior to the commencement of the Fair Setup crews are entitled to free service passes valid only during the setup and dismantling of the exhibition stand The Exhibitor is entitled to one invitation to the Exhibitors Meeting for exhibition space of up to 20m 2, and two invitations for exhibition space over 20 m Vehicle entry to the Fairgrounds and car parks The principles of vehicle entrance and parking on the MTG premises are specified in the Terms and Conditions of Providing Exhibition Space, determined separately for each fair MTG reserves the right to introduce vehicle entrance and parking limits on the Fairgrounds MTG permits the use of unguarded parking spaces on the premises belonging to MTG, with the reservation that regardless of whether a parking space is paid or free of charge MTG shall not be liable for vehicles or any property left therein It is forbidden to leave vehicles in fire escape routes or in places which block access to entrance gates, fire hydrants, electricity distribution boards etc. under pain of vehicle removal at its owner s expense and risk. For the duration of the event, parking on the MTG premises shall only be possible upon the presentation of parking cards issued in accordance with each trade fair s regulations On the Exhibitor entry day (the day which precedes the opening of the Fair), vehicle entry to the Fairgrounds shall be possible only to deliver exhibits to the stand and upon the payment of a PLN deposit. The deposit shall authorise vehicle parking time of up to 1.5 hours. The deposit shall become non-refundable if the assigned time is exceeded. A fee of PLN 50 shall be charged per each extra commenced 1.5 hours of parking time 8. INSURANCE 8.1. MTG shall not be liable for damage to or loss of the property of the exhibition Participants, or the property of entities authorised by the Participant (including shell scheme contractors), caused by third parties or caused by the injured party (during the setup or dismantling of the exhibition stand, or during the Fair). MTG s indemnity shall not be limited in any way despite the introduction of special measures for the security and safety of the Fairgrounds MTG shall not be liable for damage to the property of the exhibition Participants, or the property of entities authorised by the Participant (including shell scheme contractors), caused by Force Majeure e.g. fire, explosion, lightning, gale, flooding by water or by power or gas outages which are beyond MTG s control. MTG s indemnity shall not be limited in any way despite the introduction of special measures for the security and safety of the Fairgrounds The exhibition Participant shall be obliged to inform MTG and the police in writing about the occurrence of any damage immediately after is discovery The Participants should take out civil liability insurance and insure their property at the Fairgrounds (exhibits, equipment and devices at the stand, structural components and furnishing of the stand, private property, company vehicles etc.) on their own both during the Fair and during the setup and dismantling of the exhibition stands The Exhibitor shall be fully liable for any damage caused by itself or by entities for whose actions the Exhibitor is liable during or after the Fair MTG shall not be liable for vehicles left on the Fairgrounds both during the Fair and during the setup and dismantling of the exhibition stands. MTG s indemnity shall not be limited in any way despite the introduction of special measures for the security and safety of the Fairgrounds MTG shall not be liable for any damage caused by the Exhibitor s exhibits, equipment and/or actions. 9. FAIRGROUND SECURITY 9.1. The Fairgrounds are protected by security services and MTG s safety devices During the Fair, the halls shall be opened, closed and sealed by a committee. The Exhibitor has the right to delegate its representative to the committee which opens and closes the halls. 10. ORGANISATION OF WORK AT THE EXHIBITION STAND The Exhibitor and Visitor opening hours are specified in the Terms and Conditions of Providing Exhibition Space, determined separately for each fair During the opening hours of the Fair the exhibition stands should be available to the visitors. The temporary closing of a stand requires the prior permission of MTG. The Exhibitor shall be obliged to secure its property on its own, at its own expense and risk, for the time when the stand is closed. In justified cases (such as the protection of a utility model from competition) and with MTG s consent, the Exhibitor may restrict the general public s access to a part of its stand and allow entry only to persons who hold the relevant invitations. However, the staff on the stand should be available to provide information to other visitors Should the Exhibitor or other entities acting on the Exhibitor s behalf, distribute art pieces, the Exhibitor shall be obliged to conclude an applicable agreement with the relevant associations which protect artists copyrights, to pay the relevant fees and submit a copy of the agreement and proof of payment to MTG Any replacement or supplementation of the items on display may be done only after obtaining permission from MTG and should take place prior to the opening or after the closing of the Fair to the visitors The cleaning of the stands can be performed only prior to the opening or after the closing of the Fair to the visitors. 11. DISMANTLING OF THE EXHIBITION STAND The removal of the exhibits and the dismantling of the stand prior to the conclusion of the Fair is prohibited. The removal of the stand may begin only after the closing of the Fair to the visitors and should be concluded no later than by 16:00 hrs the following day. In justified cases and with MTG s permission, it is possible to extend the time for the dismantling of the stand After the conclusion of the Fair, the Exhibitor shall be obliged to remove the exhibits, dismantle the stand and return the exhibition

5 space to its original state no later than by the final day of stand dismantling. Waste and rubbish should be thrown into the containers located in front of the entrances to the exhibition halls. In the event of the failure to tidy the used exhibition space up, MTG shall contract the cleaning services out at the Exhibitor s expense and risk Any decorative elements glued to the structural elements which belong to MTG should be removed without damage to the walls Any exhibition stand components, equipment or furnishings left during the dismantling without notice to MTG shall be deemed abandoned property MTG shall not be liable for any damage to or loss of the Exhibitor s property which has not been removed by the Exhibitor after stand dismantling within the specified deadline. 12. INTERNAL RULES AND REGULATIONS Services for exhibition Participants, especially for Exhibitors and Co-Exhibitors, shall be provided by the Trade Fair Office located on the Fairgrounds. The Trade Fair Office shall be open during fairs within the hours specified in the Terms and Conditions of Providing Exhibition Space, determined separately for each fair The opening dates and hours of the Fair, as well as the exhibition stand setup and dismantling times and the opening hours of the Halls and Fairgrounds, are specified in the Terms and Conditions of Providing Exhibition Space, determined separately for each fair The stand should be arranged and prepared for display no later than 12 hours prior to the opening of the Fair. Should the Exhibitor fail to arrive or should the stand not be made up within that time, this shall be treated as withdrawal from the participation in the Fair with the effect specified in above The Exhibitor is obliged to follow the internal rules and regulations issued by MTG The Exhibitors are not allowed to stay or leave vehicles on the Fairgrounds longer than an hour after the closing of the Fair to the visitors, subject to 11.1 above Smoking, the use of open fire and the use of electric heating devices is prohibited in the exhibition halls. Bringing in firearms, ammunition, explosives, fuses, poisons or chemical substances which constitute a fire hazard is prohibited The blocking of human and vehicle access to fire-fighting equipment, as well as the blocking of gangways and emergency exits, are prohibited The Exhibitor shall be obliged to make all the sections of its stand available to the MTG commission for fire inspection Photographing, video-recording or drawing of the stands and exhibits is allowed only with the Exhibitor s consent. 15. FINAL PROVISIONS In the event of circumstances beyond its control (especially: Force Majeure, government decisions) MTG reserves the right to cancel, partially close, shorten or postpone the date of the Fair. In such cases the Exhibitor shall not be entitled to damages or a reduction of the amounts due to be paid under the Participation Agreement The Participant should respect the provisions of the Community law of the European Union (European Community regulations) and the laws of the Republic of Poland Any disputes which may ensue from participation in Fairs organised by MTG or the services performed by MTG shall be settled by the materially competent common court in Gdańsk The Polish text of the Regulations shall prevail in the settlement of any disputes. Polish law shall prevail in the interpretation of the provisions of these Regulations. 13. COMPLAINTS Any complaints from the Exhibitors and exhibition Participants addressed to MTG must be submitted in written form, no later than on the last day of the Fair prior to the dismantling of the exhibition stand No complaints shall be considered following the deadlines specified above. 14. DATA PROTECTION The Exhibitor gives its consent to entering its personal data in the data base and to such data s multiple processing at present and in the future by the Gdańsk International Fair Co. (MTG S.A.) or an institution authorised by MTG S.A. (pursuant to the provisions of the Protection of Personal Data Act of August 29, Journal of Laws 2002 No. 101, item 926 as amended) and consent to making its personal data available to third parties for promotion and commercial purposes.